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"Nobody's Going To Break My Stride"--can't recall the artist. Very upbeat; identified with it after my divorce.

Like others here I find it hard to limit myself to just one song. I have a few theme songs that speak to me at different times, and since I am a confirmed metalhead, they lean to the heavy.

"This Calling" by All That Remains and "The Element Of One" by Killswitch Engage get my adrenaline going and are frequent sing-alongs in the car on my way to work; the lyrics of both songs help remind me that there is something greater than all of us out there, and to focus on the positive and on the things that make us the same, instead of dwelling on our differences. (Killswitch's cover of "Holy Diver" by Dio is a great sing-along and spirit-lifter as well!)

When I'm feeling less than positive after a rough day at work, I get a cathartic anger release by cranking up "Zombie Autopilot" by Unearth or "The Blister Exists" by Slipknot in the car on the way home. "Waking The Demon" by Bullet For My Valentine--a song about reaching the point where you've had enough and making the decision to turn and fight--is another one I've turned to lately when anger and frustration have the better of me.

Recently I had to confront some people and situations in my life that were not working, and I had a lot of people telling me that I couldn't do the things I needed to do. Two songs got me through that time: "Hell & Consequences" by Stone Sour (which contains a line that perfectly encapsulated my philosophy at the time: "I am not a problem/till you make one out of spite/I'll give you hell & consequences for trying/if you don't want an enemy, don't f*** with my life!") and another Bullet For My Valentine song, "4 Words To Choke Upon" which perfectly sumed up how I felt about those who doubted me when I came through my struggles with flying colors after being told I wouldn't succeed: "LOOK...AT...ME...NOW!!!!"

Warren Zevon's "Werewolves of London" -- just alot of fun!

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I find it amazing - I posted my "theme song" here about a year ago - in fact it pulls up in google..I'll start by saying I've subscribed to Real Simple since it's first year - I was a Charter subscriber - My "theme song" is a Christian standard - "Shout to the Lord", and yet , if you page through these entries one by one, my contribution is not listed. Does Real Simple find even the mention of a "faith-based" preference that offensive? I REALLY would like some feed back on this exclusion. KMLoveday@hotmail.com

Gravity by John Mayer... his voice is so soothing to the ears... a simple and honest request to the One who hold our Precious Life to always keep each one of us at where the light is...

I love "Greased Lightning" from teh musical because it gives me energy in case I`m feeling down; I also love to hear CCR.

I love "Greased Lightning" from teh musical because it gives me energy in case I`m feeling down; I also love to hear CCR.

Unforgetable by Nat King Cole--it soothes me and remember my past...and able to embrace the future

Fighter by Christina Aguilera - gotta listen to it!

"The Tide Is High" by Blondie got me through a difficult time at work back in the 80's

"Your Love" by the Outfield

When I am having a bad day or I just want to scream,...I always love to sing "Welcome to the Jungle" By Guns N Roses. It always makes me feel better and I start a little strut.

When I am having a bad day or I just want to scream,...I always love to sing "Welcome to the Jungle" By Guns N Roses. It always makes me feel better and I start a little strut.

This is a bit of a long list but is from the 'contents' page of a book of lyrics I collected about 10 years ago (a winter project) The criteria was that they be cheerful, not necessarily religious and have melodies with which most folk would be familiar. Great for sing-a-longs. Just re-reading the titles makes me happy.

59TH STREET BRIDGE SONG (Feeling Groovy)

AC-CENT-TCHU-ATE THE POSITIVE

AIN’T WE GOT FUN

BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE, THE

BLUE SKIES

CABARET

COCKEYED OPTOMIST, A

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS INSTEAD OF SHEEP

DAY BY DAY

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSES

EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL

FINE AND DANDY

FRIENDSHIP

GET HAPPY

GREAT DAY

HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN

HAPPY TALK

HAPPY WANDERER, THE

HEART

HEY LOOK ME OVER

HEY THERE, GOOD TIMES

HIGH HOPES

I FEEL A SONG COMIN’ ON

I BELIEVE IN MUSIC

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW

I GOT THE SUN IN THE MORNING

I WHISTLE A HAPPY TUNE

I’D LIKE TO TEACH THE WORLD TO SING

I’M SITTING ON TOP OF THE WORLD

I’VE GOT THE WORLD ON A STRING

IT MIGHT AS WELL BE SPRING

IT’S A GOOD DAY

IT’S A LOVELY DAY TODAY

IT’S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY

LET A SMILE BE YOUR UMBRELLA

LIFE IS JUST A BOWL OF CHERRIES

LIFE’S A GAME

LOOK FOR THE SILVER LINING

LUCKY DAY

MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY

MY FAVORITE THINGS

OH WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET

ONE OF THOSE SONGS

OPEN A NEW WINDOW

PASS ME BY

PENNIES FROM HEAVEN

PICK YOURSELF UP

POWDER YOUR FACE WITH SUNSHINE

PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART

PUT ON A HAPPY FACE

RAINDROPS KEEP FALLIN’ ON MY HEAD

SHINE ON YOUR SHOES, A

SING

SINGING IN THE RAIN

SMILE

STEP TO THE REAR

SUNNY SIDE UP

SWINGING ON A STAR

TODAY’S A WONDERFUL DAY

TOGETHER WHEREVER WE GO

TOP OF THE WORLD

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW

WHEN THE RED, RED ROBIN COMES BOB, BOB BOBBIN’ ALONG

WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR

WHEN YOU’RE SMILING

WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK

WONDERFUL DAY LIKE TODAY, A

YOUNG AT HEART

ZIP-A-DEE-DOO-DAH

Definitely Groove is in the Heart (from the list above)
Also- I Alone by LIVE! Rock On!

So many favorites... This is a kind of eclectic list and I tried not to include previously mentioned songs... I'm very into motivating, positive music. It works!
"It's My Life" Bon Jovi
"Fighter" Christina Aguilera
"Survivor" Destiny's Child
"Independent Woman, Part 1" Destiny's Child
"Bring Me To Life" Evanescence
"Right Here Right Now" Jesus Jones
"Intuition" Jewel
"I Hope You Dance" Lee Ann Womack
"Blessed" Martina McBride
"Unwritten" Natasha Bettingfield
"Beautiful Day" U2
"These Are Days" Natalie Merchant
"Closer to Fine" Indigo Girls

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Christina Aguilera " Keep on singin' my song.."

"Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield is such a great inspiration. It was the song stuck in my head the day my son was born. What a great beginning to a new life!

Happy-Ayiesha Woods

You make me happy, you make feel the way you do...It's been released as a Christian music song and to know that I can come out of whatever slump I am in when I recognize who I am in Christ verse who I'm not by someone else's standard...I'M HAPPY!!!!!

"One" by Tina DIco, (of Zero 7) is my favorite song for lifting me up- for myself, or for inspiration to be that for those around me. It doesn't take much to start something in the right direction. It gives me chills to hear it every time.

One by Tina Dico
One touch can fill a life of longing
Not much is so much more than nothing
Yeah - All you need is One
An open smile to win you over
One single step will bring you closer
Yeah - All it takes is one

And when you’re running for cover
And you feel the sky falling down upon you
And when it feels like forever
Since you’ve seen the face of someone who loves you
Then one is all that you need
All that you need to keep you warm
Its all that you need
All that you need to move you, one
It’s all that you need
All you need is One

One word to fill a room of silence
A hand to offer you some guidance
Yeah - All you need is one
A moment long enough to notice
That everything’s stepped into focus
Yeah - All it takes is one

And when you’ve running from questions
And it seems like uncertainty controls you
And when you’re looking for answers
In the eyes of somebody who knows you
Then one is all that you need
All that you need to keep you warm
All that you need , All that you need to move you, one
Is all that you need , All that you need to get you home
All that you need , All you need is one.

"Burning with Optimisim's Flames" by XTC
"I'm Not Down" by the Clash
"Thanksgiving (for Every Wrong Move)" by Poi Dog Pondering
"Pulled Up" by T-heads is a great choice

"Crazy" by Knarles Bently

"Juicy" Better than Ezra

Sophisticated Lady-Lenny Kravitz

it's the perfect song to get ready to, march up stairs to, dance by yourself to, drive to...it just makes you feel DIVINE, SO FINE and as if you aren't complete until someone feels that way about you

Golden - Jill Scott

Dave Matthews Band song 'Everyday' always sets me straight when I'm feeling overwhelmed. Also, Jars of Clay song 'Flood' and U2's 'Beautiful Day' are both good ones to get unstuck too.

New Shoes by Paulo Nutini--It played all over Italy last year and sort of caught on in America, but it puts the light on the truth--new shoes do make you feel better. Women are funny creatures. If we look good, we tend to feel good. It's really that simple. Put on a fun outfit, the right shoes, and there's a a little bit of a breath of fresh air that we somehow give ourselves...and the little things that were getting us down seem to melt away. If you ever doubt it...just take a look at my shoe closet and check my friends on my outlook on life. :) Of course, at the core of it all--I'm an eternal Jesus Freak...so, that's where my foundation comes from.

Raindrops keep falling on my head- B.J. Thomas

"Through the Fire" from the soundtrack to the broadway show "The Scarlet Pimpernel"
"second wind" - Billy Joel

I'm Comin' Out by Diana Ross

"Feelin' So Good" by Jennifer Lopez. You can't go wrong with this song, it's been my mantra for years. Just check out the lyrics, they make you feel confident, sexy, and unstoppable!!

When I opened up my eyes today
Felt the sun shining on my face
It became so clear to me that everything is going my way
I feel like theres no limit to what I can see
Got rid of fears that were holding me
My endless possibilities
Has the whole world opened for me
Thats why Im feeling...

Chorus: Im feeling so good
I knew I would
Been taking care of myself
Like I should
cause not one thing
Can bring me down
Nothing in this world gonna turn me round...
Now the day is turning into night
And everything is still going right
Theres no way you can stop me this time
Or break this spirit of mine
Like the stars above Im gonna shine
Anything I want will be mine
Tonight Im gonna have a good time
Call a few friends of mine
cause Im loving life
And tonights for feeling...
(repeat Chorus)

I Can See Clearly Now (the Rain is Gone)

"Golden" by Jill Scott, which, along with some very empowering lyrics, has a catchy chorus that goes, "I'm living my life like it's golden, living my life like it's golden, golden!", all powered through by Jill's great voice. How can I not want to take on the world?

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new shoes-paolo nutini-not well known but definitely lifts you up

Jimmy Eat World - the Middle.

There are so many great songs, but I don't think anyone has mentioned "If my friends could see me now" from Sweet Charity. It makes me want to sing it out loud and strut my stuff.
Also, "You Can Do It" by Ice Cube is definitely one of my power songs.

Natalie Merchant's "Wonder" does it for me!

une very stylish fille (i am a very stylish girl) i used to play dimitri's cd when i was single and going out for the night. it always made me feel pretty and well, stylish!

Zippy Do Do - no idea who sang it but it just makes me happy. Hard to be upset when you sing it - try it.

I have a mix on my ipod under the heading of COMFORT loaded with songs for motivating and encouragement. I'm going to burn it on a cd as well.

i can't believe no one has mentioned this yet!
it is the ultimate feel good song!
"dreams " - gabrielle

best pick me up ever!

Here's one to get you fired up when you feel everyone is against you
"I Won't Back Down" - Tom Petty

Here's one to get you fired up when you feel everyone is against you
"I Won't Back Down" - Tom Petty

Songs that always work for me:

"Beautiful" by Christine Aquilera
"Calling all Angels" by Train
"Lunatic Fringe" by Red
"Extraordinary" by Liz Phair
"Lose Yourself" by Eminem
"You Gotta Be" by Des'ree
"Bring It On" by Seal
"Stronger" by Kanye West
Most of the Legally Blonde Soundtrack

"Its a Great Day to be Alive" by Darrell Scott
It makes me remember what a gift every day is.

The Fragrance of Dark Coffee.
Sure, no words, but man, it makes me feel all sorts of happy and confident!

Thanks for reminding me of the power of positive thinking...I'm finding myself in a slump lately, with really no reason for it. I've been through tougher times and was wondering why I'm having such a hard time now. After your suggestion of "Find Your Song" I dug out my old song that got me through a difficult divorce a few years ago. (though which divorces aren't difficult?...) I used to listen to it while on my long, mind-clearing, stress-reducing runs. The song is "Happy Face" by Destiny's Child. It does amazing things for me and maybe others will find inspiration from it.

or... "Thank you for the Music" by ABBA.I'll try them both out. see which one is better.

'I'm Alive' Electric Light Orchestra

All Fired UP, Pat Benetar

" American Woman"

" American Woman"

" American Woman"

"The Best Of Times" from Cage aux Folles

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i lllloooovvveeee miley cyruss songs the lyrics actually mean something 2 me....maybe thats because im 12!!!

i lllloooovvveeee miley cyruss songs the lyrics actually mean something 2 me....maybe thats because im 12!!!

see you again by miley cyrus!!

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The Lady is a Tramp - Frank Sinatra - Listen to the words!! I always feel like it's okay to not conform to other people's standards when I listen to that song.
Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Pink Floyd - When I first separated from my husband and felt worthless, I could listen to this song and feel like it was going to be alright.

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"It's my turn by Diana Ross.

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Mustang Sally . It took me about 2 years to find & rekindle my 'inner power center' following my divorce. One night I was out dancing with my sisters and this song came on and I spontaneously proclaimed it my theme song. The song made me feel back to my old sassy and strong self. I truly feel unstoppable when I hear it. To this day, my friends and family request this song for me at wedding dances and celebrate my rebirth by forming a circle around me on the dance floor!

I'm a rocker at heart and that's what I mostly listen to, but when I really want to have an awsome work-out I listen to "Standing In Motion" by Yanni. It starts out really slow for a great warm-up, then gets crazy fast. Try it!

The Blessing of Abraham--Everything you touch is anoited to grow.

"Free Bird"
Nuff said.

"Up" Shania Twain

Pulled up!! Talking Heads rule. I have been pulled up by many people (angels) and I am so thankful.

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Dynamo Girl by Jay Dover - I love it!

It's a great day to be alive" by Travis Tritt I would sing in the car on the way to work to start the day out right.

Nothing is better than "Rock Lobster" by the B-52s!

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Start Me Up The Rolling Stones

Keith Urban's "Who Wouldn't Want to Be Me" is the best. Says it all beautifully.

My theme...Let's give it up for the Queen, Ms. Aretha Franklin, with a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
Other ones that give me that push of inspiration...
Thunder Road-Springsteen
We are Family-Sister Sledge
You're My Best Friend-Queen (actually anything by Queen, belted out, especially in the car, with my hubby and kids and the speaker volume way too loud. Absolutely cures any foul mood!)

American Girl....Tom Petty
Except since hearing it on Silence of the Lambs it can freak me out.
In Your Eyes.. Peter Gabrial

The Pretender - Jackson Browne
Running on Empty - Jackson Browne
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynrd Skynrd
I could continue...but these are some of my favs.

Ok, I have a 7 year old, so most of the songs that stick in my head these days are from his shows. With that being said, when I am feeling like I just can't take it any more, I sing "It is the best day ever!" by Sponge Bob and "I'm a goofy goober" also by Sponge Bob and Patrick. It puts a smile on my face and makes people think I am extra crazy! :)

"If I Were Brave" by Jana Stanfield is one I listen to help me be brave and push myself beyond what I thought possible.

my song is "i don't feel like dancin'" by scissor sisters. it's amazing how a song with that title makes me want to just dance, dance, dance!

"Faith", Bon Jovi

"I Love Myself Today" by Bif Naked "Home For a Rest" by Spirit of the West.

"Happiest Girl in the Whole USA" - Donna Fargo

Welcome to the Jungle- Gun's N' Roses

- When I'm at work, "My Moon My Man" by Feist makes me feel confident, capable and feminine
- when I have to get out of bed or get moving in the morning, I sing "You got to move it move it" (not sure who it is)
- There are a whole bunch of songs I sing when I want to feel sexy... can't think of any of them right now though

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper is my inner monologe.

Make Your own Kind of Music fits me now that I have reached the age of " everything"! I feel a great kind of freedom as I move through my active lifestyle. This song reminds me of how important it is to always strive to be yourself and share it with others.

I love I will survive, it gets me through that dull housework!! It makes me want to boogey!

Nothing is better then Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler!!

I have several different songs including "Lose Yourself" by Eminem and "No More Drama" by Mary J Blidge. Most house music gets me going as well.

But the other day, I was having a particularly frustrating day and ran across my friend's Best of Gladys Knight and the Pips CD. I popped in "My Imagination" and that was my theme for the day!

"I really got to use,
My Imagination,
To think of a reason,
To keep on keeping on.
Got to make the best of,
A bad situation,
Ever since that day that I found out that you were gone."

And that baseline and the horn section! I dare you to not bang on your dashboard while listening to this!

"Rainy Day Parade" by Jill Sobule. Whenever I listen to it, I feel like I'm in my own version of the opening credits of the Mary Tyler Moore Show!

"Rudy Can't Fail" by the Clash

It's a little bit angry, but big on making me feel like I can't fail.

Broken Road by Rascal Flatts. its just a sweet song to listen to when and if your going through something.

What I Like About You by the Romantics. Admit it....your toes started tapping when I mentioned that song, didn't they?

"Bad Mamba Jamba" by Stevie Wonder...this is the ULTIMATE woman power song...the one and only car I ever named was "MJ"...do the math. This song makes me feel strong, funny & sexy...what more could a girl ask for?

"Let's get it started", by the Black Eyed Peas is my daughter and I's favorite song to sing in the van, when we start getting tired. We live an hour from Phoenix and sometimes when driving we get sleepy, but when when we put this song on, we sing at the top of our voices and she dances around in the seat. It lifts our spirits and helps break-up the monotony.

"Let's get it started", by the Black Eyed Peas is my daughter and I's favorite song to sing in the van, when we start getting tired. We live an hour from Phoenix and sometimes when driving we get sleepy, but when when we put this song on, we sing at the top of our voices and she dances around in the seat. It lifts our spirits and helps break-up the monotony.

My theme song is already in your list! Groove is in the heart, by Dee-Lite. It's been my theme song for years, it never fails to make me feel better!

My theme song is already in your list! Groove is in the heart, by Dee-Lite. It's been my theme song for years, it never fails to make me feel better!

When I'm feeling "blah" or down, I listen to Leo Sayer's "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"! TRY IT! You won't stay sad for long!

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Ain't Too Proud To Beg makes me want to get up and dance (and I don't dance). Just a great song from the initial hard-hit note clear through to the end. Pure energy.

ANYTHING by Harry Connick, Jr. puts a smile on my face and makes me turn up the volume. For some NOLA brass funk, I put on Bonerama.

ANYTHING by Harry Connick, Jr. puts a smile on my face and makes me turn up the volume. For some NOLA brass funk, I put on Bonerama.

Mustang Sally!!!!!!!! Makes me smile every time.

"Defying Gravity" sung by Idina Menzel from the Broadway Musical "WICKED"
Just try to keep me down! You won't. :)

On the Cover of the Rolling Stone by Dr. Hook
We'll never have everything we want

"Rock Me" by Steppenwolf. The chorus of that song is my philosophy to a "T".

Raindrops Keep Fallin' on my head - b.j. thomas

"it won't be long til happiness steps up to greet me"

Outloud by Dispatch.
Call my name outloud and i'll come running.

"Dance me to the end of love" by Leonard Cohen

If I'm having a bad day all I need to hear is the beginning of "Can't do a Thing (to Stop Me)" by Chris Isaak. I'm immediately transported to a hammock on a quiet beach with an icy cold drink. (and Chris Isaak of course).

Sorry, that song "She's in Love With the Boy" is by Trisha Yearwood.

My favorite song to listen to when I'm feeling down is "She's in Love With the Boy" beacuse it reminds me so much of me and my husband when we were dating, right down to the "Beat up Chevy Truck." It reminds me of the good time sthat we shared together and puts me in a better mood.

"You get what you give" by the New Radicals. The title says it all - plus it's a great pump-you-up work out song!

"You get what you give" by the New Radicals. The title says it all - plus it's a great pump-you-up work out song!

"You get what you give" by the New Radicals. The title says it all - plus it's a great pump-you-up work out song!

I like anything from Michael Jackson's Thriller !
Too bad he's such a freek !

"Perfect Day" by Hoku from the Legally Blonde Soundtrack. My roomates in college used to get so made at me, I would blast it EVERY morning!

My girls and I have the song "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Madonna for our theme song. Rayne, 6 and Skyler, 4 sing it loudly each time they hear it on the radio. It really pumps us up on our way out the door in the AM.

"Werewolves of London" - sounds strange, but my husband and I love it. When ever one of us hears it on the radio, we call the other one and we both howl along.

I have to turn up the volumn and sing as loud as I can to "My Girl". Then I pretend that my husband is home with me (not at work!) and is dancing with me slowly and singing the song to me softly into my ear. Like we used to when we were dating!

The song thats gets me going is ( I ANT SETTLIN') BY Sugherland Everytime I have to face something or someone I am lillle worried about I sing that song for me, I ANT SITTLIN FOR JUST GETTEN BY, HAD ENOUGH SO AND SO FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, TIRED OF SHOOTIN TOO LOW SO RISE THE BAR HIGH, i ANT SITTLIN NONONO

"My Favorite Things" Julie Andrews

My theme song would have to be "you can't always get what you want" by the Rolling Stones. This reminds me that I am truly blessed, even though I don't always get what I want. :-)

"Walking on Sunshine"...it's the one song that can get me up and bouncing no matter what's going on during my day.

"eye of the tiger" by survivor...the music, the words, even the name of the group who sings it...makes me feel like i can do anything...of course, remembering rocky balboa everytime i hear it...how motivating

"Gotta Be" by Des Re. The song reminds me of the power and grace a woman needs to have in life.

Almost anything by Mary Chapin Carpenter. Her ability to touch hearts and share universal feelings is amazing. But, I guess if I had to pick one, it would be "Don't Be Late For Your Life."

Love Shack by the B-52's
I can't sit still when it is on, and that's tough when you're a dental hygienist!!!

BREEZIN' BY GEORGE BENSON, HAS ALWAYS LIFTED MY SPIRTS--EVEN THOUGH THERE AREN'T ANY LYRICS, I JUST LOVE THE WAY IT MAKES ME FEEL!!!

BREEZIN' BY GEORGE BENSON, HAS ALWAYS LIFTED MY SPIRTS--EVEN THOUGH THERE AREN'T ANY LYRICS, I JUST LOVE THE WAY IT MAKES ME FEEL!!!

"Gravity" by John Mayer, life is always trying to bring you down it takes strength and courage to stay afloat! But it's so worth it!

My song is John Mellencamp's "Your Life Is Now". It reminds me that although I plan goals for the future, I have to also make the most of the moment!

"I Don't Wanna Be" by Gavin DeGraw... because I just want to be ME, and I will never try to become someone else to please another person. Being "you" is what makes you an individual, and NO ONE should ever try to change that!

I love September by Earth Wind and Fire!!!
It is a great song to get you going!!!

I will survive. Divorced and getting through it.
Waiting for the right one to come along.

I Will Survive. No matter what, how, why or whatever, with God on my side, I Will Survive!!!!

Who Says You Can't Go Home - Jon Bon Jovi and Jennifer Nettles. I have always loved Bon Jovi's tunes and I'm a huge supporter, volunteer and board member of a Habitat for Humanity affiliate. This song is awesome and inspiring in so many ways.

I agree with Ruth--"I'm Still Standing" by Elton John is one of my favorites, because I was paralyzed when I was a teenager, and now I'm back to doing ballet! Also--"Who Will Buy This Wonderful Morning?" from "Oliver" because morning is a special time of day to me--even if I sleep through it!!

"Smooth" by Carlos Santana. You just can't sit still or be sad when you hear that guitar wail as only Carlos can.

You Better Think - Aretha Franklin. Is there really any better way to pump up your confidence? Any better way to get your attitude right? I don't think so. Except maybe with her version of Respect. . . .

Gotta have "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor -- too great -- especially working out and releasing some tension!

"We Live" by Superchick. It reminds me that I am meant to live and love and do God's work each day and to stop thinking so much about me.

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"Rebirth" by Coke Escavedo....Every day is a new day and has a wonderful meaning. It is a great pick me up and a reminder of who we are and how important our relationships are to each other even in passing, in our daily chores, business, work and play. Great listenening while working.

"Wild Horses" by the Sundays... this ethereal version can comfort me when I'm down. But if I need a pick me up, or something to clean the house to, "Money can't buy it" by Annie Lennox... actually, her whole "Diva" album is a great domestic-goddess-workout soundtrack!

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Tie a Yellow Ribbon... by Tony Orlando and Dawn
After a long day, I find myself spontaneously singing that opening line "I'm comin' home, I've done my time..."

"No Regrets" by Tom Cockrin
This song tells you to move forward in your life affirming that you have made the right decisions along the way having taken into consideration what is best for you and the ones you love.

Jimmy Buffet - Cheeseburger in Paradise !!

I Love Rock 'n' Roll by Joan Jett just makes me want to grab a guitar and go to town. LOVE that song! Equally fun is Bill Squire's Stroke Me.

Soundtrack of Mama Mia , "joy to the world" by 3Dog Night, soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever" for us "oldies".
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Oh, if you want to look up the songs I mentioned in my last comment, the artists are The Foundations (Build Me Up Buttercup), and The Duprees, who did a great version of "You Belong to Me."

"Build Me Up Buttercup" is the song that will put a smile on my face on the worst of days. This song not only holds fond memories for me, it energizes me to get me through the day. When I need to mellow out a bit but not so much I am depressed, I like "You Belong to Me." Great song, wonderful lyrics and takes me back to the Big Band days- I never experienced those days, but love the music!

Spinning Wheel by Blood Sweat & Tears -- reminds me that life keeps moving along.

You can never give more than you have...

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash always puts me in a good mood. These are great -- I'm going to download them all on to a special playlist on my iPod for those times when I need a little musical pick-me-up!!

I've been known to shut the door to my office and dance to U2's "ELEVATION" until I feel better. Sometimes, once just isn't enough!

Defying Gravity by the Original Cast of Wicked

"Rio" by Duran Duran always makes me wanna dance!!!

Almost anything from Rod Stewart'
s 3-4 CD Christmas collection from several years ago. The real 'Oldies" good tunes, good lyrics, wonderful instrumental accompanyment.

S.O.S by the Jonas Brothers
Its an up beat song and if your having a tenn party then they will love the song and the Jonas Brother. They are all so cute!!!!

"Pump It Up"--Elvis Costello
Great for when you're getting ready to go to a celebration of any kind!
"Boogie On:--Stevie Wonder
I don't dance but I do when I hear this song.

Defying Gravity- Wicked soundtrack
You can't possibly feel anything but invincible when you hear this song.

"Shout to the Lord" - originally Hillsongs, but I love any mix - It just reminds me how truely blessed I am (especially when I think EVERYTHING sucks)!

Crazy- Seal

:The Greatest Love of All" sung by many but my fav is George Benson.

"I'm Still Standing" by Elton John

"Lookin' like a true survivor, feeling like a little kid".

"I can see clearly now" A friend of ours recently turned 50 and at his birthday party sang a beautiful version of this song.

"Walking on Sunshine!"

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tattooed love boys-the pretenders
get up-sleater-kinney
i know-blur
fell in love with a girl-white stripes

these are all great for perking me, getting me motivated, you name it!

"Fire" by The Ohio Players does it for me!

"Off The Wall" by Michael Jackson says it all...put your worries to the side and do whatever it takes to give yourself a break and enjoy yourself.

"America" by Neil Diamond always instills feelings of gratitude and hope (even when I'm being cynical)

"All You Need Is Love"... Beatles. Because, in the end, love is all you need.

You can't go wrong with anything Mary J..she's an around-the-way girl who we can identify with (nomatter what "side of the tracks" you're on..) It's been wonderful to see her evolve!

"WHEN THE CURTAIN IN THE WINDOW WAVES GOODBY"

SORRY ABOUT THE SCREWUP BELOW.

Can't remember who it was by,soo long ago. But my all time favorite is "When

Never Again by Kelly Clarkson - a constant reminder never to let anything hold you back from doing what is best for you.

Eye of the Tiger!!!!

Dancing Queen by Abba is my Theme Song...It just makes me feel young and happy.

I would have to say "you get what you give" by new radicals

Suddenly I see by Katie Tunstull. I'm finishing a master's degree in counseling and will turn 50 this year. It fits where I am in life right now and helps me overcome being an "older" student.

"32 Flavors" by Ani DiFranco. She has a wonderful way of reminding you how beautiful and strong women are.

"Streetcorner Symphony" by Rob Thomas

"Passionate Kisses" by Mary Chapin Carpenter
"Searching My Soul" by Vonda Shepherd
"Back in Baby's Arms" Amy Grant

too many to choose from but it would be between these:
“I Will Survive,” Gloria Gaynor
“I’m the Greatest Star,” Barbra Streisand
“Make Your Own Kind of Music,” Mama Cass

I am in the middle of developing a new project and to keep me going and on a positive mindset....these will do it!!
thanks!!!

"One Girl Revolution" by Superchick

~~especially the "battle mix" version!~~

My theme song is "It's not unusual" by Tom Jones! I've called it my "happy" song for years, because everytime I hear it no matter where I am, I MUST dance.

"Solace of You," Living Colour

"The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)" Simon and Garfunkel
"Walking on Sunshine" Katrina and the Waves

Into the Mystic Van Morrison
Stronger Kanye West
anything by the B-52's
Closer to Fine Indigo Girls
Getting Jiggy wit It Will Smith
Hey Ya Outkast

Paper In Fire - John Mellencamp
Beautiful Day - U2
All Star - Smash Mouth
It's my Life - Bon Jovi
Run For Life - Melissa Etheridge

Hands down, the best song to get busy cleaning my house is...."The Warrior" by Patti Smyth!

Mine is not on that list. It is " Days Go By" keith urban!

"In the garage" and "Holiday" by weezer "Holiday" is reminiscent of "Kokomo" by the Beach Boys, a childhood favorite. Both of these tunes allow retreat for me; a period of rest that taps into emotions linked to a time during High school when I felt I could do anything!

"Just Like a Prayer" Madonna
"Freedom" George Michael
"For Once in My Life" Stevie Wonder
"Late in the Evening" Paul Simon

Two songs by Bon Jovi "It's My Life" or "Just Older'. Both have a positive spin on where I am now and help get going on anything I need to do.

Two songs by Bon Jovi "It's My Life" or "Just Older'. Both have a positive spin on where I am now and help get going on anything I need to do.

"Don't You Worry 'Bout A Thing" by Stevie Wonder. The title says it all. Stevie is a master of pairing strong groove with meaningful lyrics. This song makes everything better.

"Break my Stride" by Matthew Wilder-"ain't nothin gonna break my stride, nobody gonna slow me down, I've got to keep on moving" This song always pops into my mind when I'm finding it hard to keep up!

"Dance, Little Sister" (is that the title?) by The Rolling Stones woo hoo!

You forgot Mac the Knife!

"I'm Comin' Out", Diana Ross

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"Home" by Stephanie Mills

I'm the Mom of a child with autism, and my greatest challenge in life is trying to draw him out of himself and into our world. "Circles" by the Captain and Tennille is my theme. When it was popular when I was a child, it had just seemed to me like a cutesy, cleverly worded love song; but it has taken on a much more profound meaning to me now...If you love someone who has autism, I encourage you to look up the lyrics!

My song is "One" from A Chorus Line. I see it's on the list above too. How funny! It's a great song to sing outloud while walking down the street. :)

The song "Roll It" by Soca music star Alison Hinds always makes me feel so empowered!

The song that gets me going on and on and on is "Like it or not" by Madonna from Confessions on a dance floor. It just makes me dance all over the place. And it really is about what I've been feeling for a while "This is who I am/ You can/ Like it or not/ You can/ Love me or leave me/ Cus I'm never gonna stop."

This is my song !

Thanks Gail for being a great Motivator. I love reading your columns and I really like reading Real Simple every month.

K. Wynd
Montreal, Canada

"Ac-Cent-Chu-Ate The Positive," and "The Sunny Side of the Street."
The first one I sang all the way to a job interview. Got the job, too! Love this column, love the advice.

my favorite pick me up tune is "what a wonderful day" --it makes me feel greatful for the little things i enjoy every day like a bike ride at the beach and sand between my toes!

"something to believe in" by Poison

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"Little Girl," The Daylights

No matter which way you ride it's uphill and against the wind.

G'night

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Also on the list "LL COOL J 'MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU OUT.'

There are so many terrific suggestions here and many are in my playlists, but the one song that really makes me feel good on bad days and schoes how I feel on fantastic days is "Days Like This" by Van Morrison. I love that it takes such a common phrase and twists it to the positive.

'Fighter' - Christina Aguilera
'My Way' - Limp Bizkit
'C'mon C'mon' - Von Bondies

"Jump" Madonna
"Mama Said Knock You Out" LL Cool J
"Bigger Than My Body" John Mayer
"Everyday" Dave Matthews Band
"Can't Stop" Red Hot Chili Peppers
"Jesus Walks" Kanye West
"Family Affair" & "No More Drama" Mary J Blige

Beautiful - Christina Aguilera

"I am beautiful in every single way"

I Love you girls

Buy

Spoken for - Mercy Me
Free Fallen - Tom Petty
Jesus Freak - DC Talk
Any song that Third Day does

How can I keep from Singing - Chris Tomlin
Defying Gravity from Wicked
Raining on Sunday - Keith Urban
Anyway - Martina McBride

That's Life - Frank Sinatra..."I pick myself up and get BACK IN THE RACE..."

"One Moment in Time" sung by Whitney Houston as an Olympic theme back in the '80's.
Give me one moment in time
To be more than I thought I could be

"Imagine" by John Lennon

Our only hope.

I can see clearly now by Jimmy Cliff (originally by Johnny Nash, I believe). Digest the lyrics, it is an eye opener.

i dont think it matters what you listen to as long as it is soulful.i listen to everything from beegees to beatles to keith urban to johnny cash.anything goes but rap. rap is not music. but oh well.peace out and WE WANT DA FUNK!!!!!!!

i will use this article as a base for an "ice breaker" in a all-girls retreat this weekend. I know it is going to be a great success. i´ll let you know.

I Choose - India Arie

It's probably corny, but it's "You;ll Never Walk Alone."

"Wonder" by Natalie Merchant and "Bitch" by Meredith Brooks

It's my life by BonJovi......"it's my life, it's now or never, I ain't gonna live forever, I just wanna live while I'm alive!

My song is "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy. I have always kept this song in the back of my mind and sing it in my head at least once a day. I don't sing out loud as I would clear the neighbourhood.

"Defying Gravity" from Wicked! Every time I hear it, it never fails to make me happy, especially the "Nobody is ever gonna bring me down"

High School Never Ends by Bowling for Soup! Even though the song is about having to endure the same crud you do in high school for your whole life, its upbeat and I like the idea of keeping my close friends forever.

I a bit silly but this song never fails for me- For Fruits Basket! The opening theme for Fruits Basket!

i LOVED this article and it helped me beat a slump this month! i realized i didnt have a theme song and i hadnt even sung any song to myself in ages even though i LOVE to sing. within 5 min i couldnt decide if i wanted to choose Nobody Does It Better by Carly Simon or climb every mountain from the sound of music! doesnt matter cuz ive been singing them both at the top of my lungs whenever im alone and i feel SOOOOOOOO much better! LOL THANK YOU what a great idea! i will share it with all my friends!

For over 30 years now the song that really gets me going is Boston's "More than a Feeling". What an incredible loss the death of Brad Delp (Boston's Lead singer) has been.

Tina Turner "Simply The Best"

"it's not up to you" by Bjork. It has been a really good song for me, especially since I have seizures and I'm figuring out that I simply can't accomplish all that I set out to do. I can't be that perfect woman.

Also, "swan dive" by Ani DiFranco. It shows such a sense of daring and joy. Just what I need to swing myself back into life.

"I Am Not My Hair" by India Arie and "More To This Life" by Steven Curtis Chapman

LIfe is Wonderful by Jason Mraz. Puts you in a great, let's face the world mood!!!

i like impossible dream because my dad used to sing it.and he was really good singer and everytime i hear it it reminds me of my dad the greatest legend that ever walked this earth love you dad you will always be in my heart deborah xxx

"I believe I can Fly" loved it in "An Officer and a Gentleman" but I don't remember who song that version and R. Kelly does it well also! THis was a great idea! I was just trying to remember some other great inspirational songs to make me a play list and here they are! Love you Real Simple!

well, its tragic really, my mother commited suicide today and well, it reminded me of raise your voice.
mum was always negative and dad was watching over me and now mum is gone i want to go for my dream even more! "someone's watching over me" by hilary duff is my life's song. I loved mum but she held me back. I also love the song be free by belinda and "it's over" by the cheetah girls. Having a song of your own truly helps.

I listened to "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" by McFadden and Whitehead just before going in front of an all-Chief interview board for a promotion in the Police Department I work for... I nailed the interview and got the promotion (over several qualified men who totally discounted me)! That song pumped me right up and I sing it loud whenever I need a push, it always has the same effect.

"...we're puttin ourselves together, we're polishin up our act...if you've ever been held down before, I know you refuse to be held down anymore, well, don't you let nothin nothin stand in your way, I want ya to listen listen to every word I say...Ain't no Stoppin us NOW, we're on the move!..."

The lyrics are *not* inspiring, but nothing makes me "think I can dance" like Michael Jackson's "THRILLER". For pure determination, the theme song from "ROCKY" (aka Gonna Fly Now) and as an encouragement, "GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS."

Jonatha Brooke's I'LL TAKE IT FROM HERE'. After beating cancer twice in seven years, the chorus totally moves me."I'll take it from here/I'll succeed or I will fail but I will decide/I'll take it from here/Catch my breath and count to ten and/Open my eyes../Again.

Hello World! Its the greatest song... look up the lyrics... SO HAPPY!!:)

I've just recently lost my job ...Manilow's "I made it through the rain" helps me realize that I have come so far with all the challenges that I have been faced with in my life...

Lips of an angle by Hinder

got me throught the HSPAs this week

Eminem's "Lose Yourself" from the 8 Mile soundtrach got me through my Comprehensive Exams in graduate school withflying colors. It always pumps me up for success!

An old song that has helped me along is " I Am Woman", a newer one is The Theme From Benny and Joon, "When I Get Up", and I have always marched along to "Burning Bridges" from Kelley's Heroes................

"I'm Coming Out" - from the Maid in Manhattan Soundtrack
"Independence Day" - from the Bend It Like Beckham Soundtrack

I think you should sing if your happy and you know it or amarica the butiful because they help me calm down if im mad or sad!

Bring on the Rain - JoDee Messina
I Think I Will - Faith Hill
This is Me - Faith Hill
Stand Back- Stevi Nicks

"Move Any Mountain" The Shamen

Love Desiree's "Ya Gotta Be". I start my playlist with it every day, actually.

Also love...

Susan Tedeschi's version of Dylan's "Don't Think Twice"
"Land of Hope and Dreams" -- Bruce Springsteen
"We Are the Wave" -- Harry Bellafonte (on An Evening with Harry Bellafonte and Friends)
"Keep On the Sunny Side of Life" --The Whites (on the soundtrack of "O Brother, Where Art Thou")
...and Phil Ochs, "When I'm Gone"--really fabulous rendition by Kim & Reggie Harris and Magpie.

"Ready or Not" Lou Gramm

"Mary Ellen Carter," by the late Canadian singer Stan Rogers, is the story of a ship's crew's attempts to bring her up from 60' of water after the owners said it wasn't worth it to raise her. Twice when I was at a very low ebb, I heard this on the radio. Both times it got me back on my feet, and I think of it often:

"Rise again, rise again
Though your heart it be broken
And life about to end,
No matter what you've lost be it a home, a love, a
friend,
Like the Mary Ellen Carter rise again."

It never fails.

Desiree - You Gotta Be and Bellamy Bros. - Let your Love Flow.

Garth Brooks: Standing Outside the Fire! This song has always gotten me pumped! I have played it during times of my life when I am making major decisions and I blast it before I have to do something that requires confidence! The live version really rocks!

"You Can't Always get What You Want"- Rolling Stones
"Running Down a Dream" - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
"Summer of '69"- Bryan Adams

"Simply Irresistable" gets me up and moving when inertia is holding me still.

What You Own- Original Broadway Cast of Rent: It just makes me feel good to hear such a powerful rock song sung by my two favourite characters.

I Have Confidence - As sung by Julie Andrews as Maria in the Sound of Music

"Fighter" - Christina Aguilera

Topping my playlist:

We're Gonna Win - Bryan Adams
Tide is High - Atomic Kitten
Rank Bull - Jack Ingram
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Bang A Boomerang - ABBA
You Look Good In My Shirt - Keith Urban
Shakin - Rooney

and my number 1 favorite...

UPTOWN GIRL - BILLY JOEL

(this convinced me to go in to a job I hated for over a year!)

take your mamma out by the scissor sisters!!

awesome little groove tune to put some kick back in ya!

Twist and Shout by The Beatles- No one can sing this song better than John Lennon.. I crank it up and my spririts soar...

"as is" - Ani Difranco

Especially this verse:

when i look around
i think this, this is good enough
and i try to laugh
at whatever life brings
'cuz when i look down
i just miss all the good stuff
and when i look up
i just trip over things

If I need something before going out in front of a "crowd" (whether it be a client or teaching a class) I try to remember that I can always give 'me the old
Razzle Dazzle from Chicago

Livin' on a Prayer-Bon Jovi
This is going to sound silly but I grew up listening to him and his music-Everytime I hear his music it takes me back to being 17 and carefree! Every time he comes around me and the girls go and see him and feel young all over again!

It may be materialistic of me, but I don't care. :) Every time I hear "Money" by Pink Floyd I have to stop and dance and admire the band's skill.

From the first Shrek Movie, I love "Best Years of our Lives" by the Baha Men.

We Were in Love by Toby Keith or when I'm back on My Feet Again by Michael Bolton

I just love the song "Defying Gravity" from the musical Wicked. Not only is it one of those amazing songs to sing along with, the lyrics remind me to live my life on my terms and to never ever settle.

The Joker by the Steve Miller band is the song that first got me hooked on classic rock 15 years ago - it's so sexy and empowering for those non-comforists out there moving to the beat of our own drum and internal drummer!

I'm currently bobbing my head to The Cure's "Just Like Heaven" - this song always makes me so happy. I'm also a big fan of "Like It Like That" and "Juicy" by Better than Ezra - those two make me dance like a fool.

I love "How You Ever Gonna Know?" by Garth Brooks. I listen to it every morning. It makes me think about how we can never know what we can achieve if we don't take chances.

"Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flats almost tells the story of my life with my husband. . . I listen to that every day, too.

"Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen... always the source of a car-rocking sing-along. The sight of your performance might even make the day of the guy stuck in traffic next to you.

I have quite a few songs that can get me up and pumped. A couple I thought of when I read the article were: "Wild Boys" by Duran Duran and the ENTIRE "Xanadu" soundtrack. I think a large part of music to get you going has to do with the cheese factor.

Don't Stop Me Now by Freddie Mercury & Queen

What makes me unstoppable? What makes me own it?

Venus...She's got it! Yeh baby, she's got it...

Born To Run...Wendy, let me in. I wanna be your friend. I wanna guard your dreams and visions...

It's My Life/Bon Jovi...Like Franky said, "I did it my way"...

Gotta Be Something More/Sugarland

Dixie Chicks "I Hope"

Whenever I get discouraged with hearing too much negatives at work or in the news or just going through the day, this song picks me up. It reminds me to hope for better, greater things, and to teach my children to do the same.

You're My Inspiration" by Chicago is the one I love to sing, helps me re-focus on the important people in my life.

Indigo Girls "Closer to Fine"

My theme song is Inda Arie's "I am not my hair". I am the only black person in my department, among the few in my organization. If/when I change my hairstyle, it is a major thing for the others at my workplace. They feel free to comment about it positively and negatively. Usually it's okay, but my boss is a real son of a gun and secretly I scream the lyrics to the song at him when he looks and speaks so condescendingly at me. I have found that it helps me in other areas of life as well. Just a few words, "I am not my hair, I am not this skin, I am not your expectations, no. I am not my hair, I am not this skin. I am the soul that lives within."

Whenever I feel my internal fears holding me back, I chide myself with a spirited course of "Don't Rain on My Parade" from FUNNY GIRL. I just remember Barbra Streisand in that movie, all gussied up, about to board a train and deciding, against all reasonable wisdom, to take a taxi down to the harbor to join Nicky Arnstein on a cruise to Europe. She begins small, almost sneering the first words of the song... "DON'T tell me not to live, I've simply got TO, if someone takes a s